ISSA is the first distance education fitness organization nationally accredited by the DEAC (Distance Education Accreditation Commission). DEAC is a federally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education.When you pass a certification exam through ISSA, you will be eligible to transfer three college credits … [Read more...]
Where can I go to become a certified personal trainer?
If you want to enter the personal training profession, you may wonder where to look for a personal training certification. Even if you don't have to get a personal training certification for your job or self-employment, it's a good idea to have a formal certification so that you're competent and confident in your professional skills. It's also an important stepping stone as … [Read more...]
What are ISSA-certified personal trainers?
ISSA training is a type of personal training certification. It's the basic certification that the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) offers. The course students take to earn their personal training certification covers a wide variety of fitness-related topics. Students who complete the course are qualified to offer generalized fitness and personal training … [Read more...]
What kind of grades do you need to be a personal trainer?
Most organizations that certify personal trainers require applicants to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. A GED usually meets this requirement. The high school degree requirement means that you must have good enough grades to finish high school.Some high schools give you a diploma for completing all of the required classes. Other high schools require students to … [Read more...]
How to Become a Certified Personal Trainer for Free
You might have goals of becoming a personal trainer, but you may not be able to pay the fee for a personal training certification course. On the other hand, you might just want to get your toes wet before you purchase a certification course. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to obtain a certification for free. You may be able to receive help from your employer, … [Read more...]